Best trails near Burg Erfenstein
4.0(44 reviews)
Burg Erfenstein: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 10 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Burg Erfenstein: Explore this area from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Burg Erfenstein: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Erfenstein are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (31)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrLegendary circular hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Three Castles Trail starts at the Spangenberg car park (the train station is within walking distance) and leads to the ruins of three hilltop castles. Erfenstein Castle marks the beginning soon after the start. The trail continues to Breitenstein Castle and shortly before the end of the hike, Spangenberg Castle, the oldest of the three ruins, awaits in the Elmstein valley. You should bring some stamina with...
- 4.4 (3)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried castle ruins hike in the Elmstein valley. This panoramic circular trail starts at the Breitenstein castle ruins and leads along beautiful forest paths with constant ups and downs to the Erfenstein castle ruins and Spangenberg castle. You will be rewarded for your efforts with marvellous views. As there are no refreshment stops along the way, you should pack enough provisions. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
- 5.0 (3)·Hard·22.4 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrVaried circular hike in the Palatinate Forest-North Vosges biosphere reserve, Rhineland-Palatinate. From Lambrecht, you hike through the Speyerbach valley to Iptestal and Erfenstein. The ruins of Spangenberg Castle are located near Erfenstein. The route then takes a wide arc through the forest back to the starting point. Highlights of the hike: - Ruins of Spangenberg Castle - Skull hut - emperor's garden - Quiet forest paths
- 1.0 (1)·Easy·44.7 km·Est. 11.5–13 hr44km route of the Palatinate Forest Nature Park cycle tours from Neustadt an der Weinstraße. Like the other Naturpark Pfälzer Wald RTFs, the 44-km route leads from Neustadt via Lambrecht and Esthal to Elmstein. There it turns round and follows the Speyerbach via Breitenstein to Sattelmühle, where it rejoins the initial route. ---- Accessible by bus and train
- Easy·34 km·Est. 10–11 hrExciting mountain bike tour in Venningen, Rhineland-Palatinate. The round tour starts at the Helmbachweiher car park. It is advisable to cycle the tour in a clockwise direction, then you have already left the "strenuous" part behind you at the beginning. Refreshment stops are available: Kiosk Helmbachweiher, Hellerhütte, Totenkopfhütte, Forsthaus Heldenstein. Highlights of the tour: - Helmbachweiher pond - Breitenstein Castle - Erfenstein Castle - Überzwerchberg - Donnersberg view -...
- Hard·17.1 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrVaried circular trail around Breitenstein, Rhineland-Palatinate. The route starts at Breitenstein railway station and follows the course of the Speyerbach stream up to Spangenberg Castle, a partially reconstructed ruin of a medieval rock castle. From there, the route follows the Old Wine Trail to the Studerbild, a sandstone stele. The route continues along beautiful forest paths, encountering various knights' stones here and there along the way. The last section follows the Argenbach stream...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Erfenstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Erfenstein. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Erfenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Erfenstein is Erfenstein: Three Castles Trail, which has a 4.3 star rating from 31 reviews. This trail is 8.7 km long with an elevation gain of 428 m.
What is the longest trail near Burg Erfenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Erfenstein is Neustadt über Totenkopf zur Hornesselwiese. This trail is estimated to be 52.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Erfenstein?
Burg Erfenstein: With an ascent of 1,593 m, Neustadt an der Weinstraße Weitwanderung has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Neustadt über Totenkopf zur Hornesselwiese with 1,445 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Erfenstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Erfenstein is Pfaelzer Wald with a 5.0-star rating from 4 reviews.
